Hyacinth55

Hyacinth55 has 30 years experience and specializes in Perioperative Services.

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1. update on UK TO USA

   Hyacinth55 replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

   This would be a question for one of the moderators for this site. I work in the Operating Rooms and not midwifery. There are better able to help you with this question - sorry,

2. update on UK TO USA

   Hyacinth55 replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

   Hi PA Brit - I did my EN at the QE in 1981 and worked on Ward 7 at the Birmingham Maternity (Matty) 1981-1983 and also 1985. I`m sure we know a few of the same people from there! I know a lot of the...

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   Hyacinth55 replied to scootergirl1's topic in International Nursing

   Suemsu, I will definitely let you know - planning to call next week to start asking questions! Thanks for the additional info,

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   Hyacinth55 replied to scootergirl1's topic in International Nursing

   Sue, I did my EN training in Birmingham and worked for 10 yrs in England before I emigrated to the US where I got my RN. I will definitely check into it some more or find out if they is something...

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   Hyacinth55 replied to scootergirl1's topic in International Nursing

   Hi Sharrie, I`m going to look at other options before I just give in and do the course!

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   Hyacinth55 replied to scootergirl1's topic in International Nursing

   Sue, I`ve been in continuous practise in theatres for 30 yrs,

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   Hyacinth55 replied to scootergirl1's topic in International Nursing

   Hi Sue, I am definitely going to question that decision - I was ready to just go with the flow and just do the ONP. I will call them and find out how the decision was made that I do the ONP and who...

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   Hyacinth55 replied to scootergirl1's topic in International Nursing

   Thank you SilverDragon for that info,

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   Hyacinth55 replied to scootergirl1's topic in International Nursing

   Another question I have is - would I need a work permit to work back in the UK. I do have a British passport and dual nationality (naturalized American)! I just wondered. My backgroung is in...

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    Hyacinth55 replied to scootergirl1's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Sharrie, Definitely a thought! My youngest graduates High School in 2012 and I`m looking at possibly working in the UK through an agency for a while or as a travel nurse once he is done. I...

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    Hyacinth55 replied to scootergirl1's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Sue, Your post got me thinking. I am a Brit, did not take the English test, completed my SEN in 1981, my ADN 1996, BSN 2001 and Masters in 2008 and I have to do the ONP? In your post you did not...

12. British/US Passport

    Hyacinth55 replied to Hyacinth55's topic in International Nursing

    Cariad, All what you just said was on my mind which is why I renewed my UK passport,

13. British/US Passport

    Hyacinth55 replied to Hyacinth55's topic in International Nursing

    I broke down and send off for my UK passport so I`ll have two (UK & US) to travel with - I just wanting to cover as many bases as possible, Thanks,

14. British/US Passport

    Hyacinth55 replied to Hyacinth55's topic in International Nursing

    Everything I`ve read on the UK and the US passport sites definitely states that you can have dual citizenship and carry a US and UK passport. When I posted this thread I was just debating whether it...

15. Are we deskilling

    Hyacinth55 replied to XB9S's topic in United Kingdom

    My sheets are also done the same way just as I learned as an SEN in the UK back in 1979! Some things we learned as 18 yr old nurses would be very difficult to undo 25-30 yrs later,